Jet and Cat s Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35
  
3.5-3.8
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4
  
Jet and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Jet and Cat s Eye physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Jet and Cat s Eye chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
Jet and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.